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a map of all the participating cabs in the city. >> you push one button, the one nearest to you gets assigned to you. >> reporter: the technology has been around for two years. some cab companies were using it even before they launched their app for calling black town cars. with the drive off, it's being reborn as fly wheel, complete with bold new advertising and a promise to help cabbies compete with the black cars and the lift drivers with their pink mustache. >> they get anywhere from 20 to 30% more rides a day by having these mobile apps able to access their vehicles real time. >> reporter: it's already in about a third of san francisco taxis. next to that other communication device. >> uhf radio. there hasn't been advancement in 50 years. now we have the power of this. >> reporter: fly wheel can replace older dispatch systems or in this case, work alongside the two-way radio to give the dispatcher's a bird's eye view of where the drivers are: by working with dispatchers instead of going around them, they managed to get broad support prosecute cab companyies. while lift, obviouse
a map of all the participating cabs in the city. >> you push one button, the one nearest to you gets assigned to you. >> reporter: the technology has been around for two years. some cab companies were using it even before they launched their app for calling black town cars. with the drive off, it's being reborn as fly wheel, complete with bold new advertising and a promise to help cabbies compete with the black cars and the lift drivers with their pink mustache. >> they get...
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the city maintains about a third of them. i'm live in san francisco now, let's go to my colleague, wayne freedman live in sausalito with more damage. >> wayne? >> the story of the north bay is not only trees but water. there are a few trees downed in the last storm but water level going up. so... let's start with that. let's begin with good news, you're looking at it. russian river in heelsburg an indicator may be just maybe this is a first and last time we'll utter the word "drought". this engineer from sonoma county water agency is optimistic. >> when is>÷ this last time you had this much water? >> in 2010, 2011 we came out of summer with;9yjt high reservr lefrls. we were actually about this level, we hadn't had storms again there. >> now, to the down side of that water. sat railted soil, and trees that come tumbling down. here are the remember nanlts of one tree along sausalito boulevard in southern marin. and to the north a bigger problem along ben yet valley road. this remnants of one tree had been bad news and delays
the city maintains about a third of them. i'm live in san francisco now, let's go to my colleague, wayne freedman live in sausalito with more damage. >> wayne? >> the story of the north bay is not only trees but water. there are a few trees downed in the last storm but water level going up. so... let's start with that. let's begin with good news, you're looking at it. russian river in heelsburg an indicator may be just maybe this is a first and last time we'll utter the word...
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the northbound lanes were shut down as city work crews repaired a dangling traffic light that was knocked loose. >>> we'd like you to share your weather video or pictures with us. send them to ureport@kgo-tv.com, or sayre them with us on our facebook page or an twitter@abc-7 bay area. >> the storm is a good reminder to make sure your ready for a rainy season or any type of natural hazard, have emergency kits stocked with items including battery operated radios and flashlights, extra batteries, three-day supply of food and water for everyone in the family, and a manual can opener. guidelines for stocking your emergency skit and developing a plan for your family are posted on abc7news.com. >> the weather is bringing snow and lots of it to the sierra. chains are mandatory on almost all mountain highways. here's a view from highway 80 at donner lake. lots of snow there tow trucks are the only cars on the road. the lanes are full of traffic where 267 meets north star but cars are moving slowly. the snow is making skiers very happy. this video from heavenly valley. a foot and a half to three fe
the northbound lanes were shut down as city work crews repaired a dangling traffic light that was knocked loose. >>> we'd like you to share your weather video or pictures with us. send them to ureport@kgo-tv.com, or sayre them with us on our facebook page or an twitter@abc-7 bay area. >> the storm is a good reminder to make sure your ready for a rainy season or any type of natural hazard, have emergency kits stocked with items including battery operated radios and flashlights,...
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there's been no flooding in the city because of the work. one area on the napa river which did experience some flooding was on oak knoll avenue, primary lay vineyard and agricultural area, very few homes. so even if it goes over the banks there, damage is not expected to be widespread, although it may do some damage to some vineyards in the areaing and some people are expecting water on their property but nothing major. all of the watches and warnings for floods in effect earlier today have now been cancelled. the self-serve sandbagging has wound down for the day. at least until the next storm. although some businesses are keeping some sandbags nearby. but today they were not needed. live in napa-couldn't -- couldn't abc-7. >> leigh: the system had so much wind and barreled in and was out of near three to four hours. so that saved a lot of those streams and tributaries as well. let's take a live look from the mt. tam mall pace cam. you can see clear sky across much of the region there, from mill valley, richardson bay, even in the background
there's been no flooding in the city because of the work. one area on the napa river which did experience some flooding was on oak knoll avenue, primary lay vineyard and agricultural area, very few homes. so even if it goes over the banks there, damage is not expected to be widespread, although it may do some damage to some vineyards in the areaing and some people are expecting water on their property but nothing major. all of the watches and warnings for floods in effect earlier today have now...
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kansas city. this raider fan offering her pairs to the victims of newtown. brady quinn picked off, leading to a grandcow ski field goal. 6-0 raiders. this 19 yarder led to the fourth field go mike goodson, strong game on the ground. spins away from one tackle. 43 of his 89 yards on theground, and this, led to a field goal. but the raiders defense did shut out the chiefs. first since 2002. tommy kelly, first sack of the season. raiders snap a six-game skid, 15-the final. >> our guys needed something where they get a little confidence, and i thought they had a great week of practice. i thought they were totally focused on what we needed to do and how we needed to play to win this football game, and i thought they did a great job executing today. >> mike: around the afc. andrew luck fighting for a wild card spot in houston. the punt blocked. the scoop and score. 23-texans. andrew luke through for 186 yards, two t.d.es, including this one to hit ton. that was not enough. texan improve to 12-2 with the victory. >> den vers sealed the afc west effects ago but have
kansas city. this raider fan offering her pairs to the victims of newtown. brady quinn picked off, leading to a grandcow ski field goal. 6-0 raiders. this 19 yarder led to the fourth field go mike goodson, strong game on the ground. spins away from one tackle. 43 of his 89 yards on theground, and this, led to a field goal. but the raiders defense did shut out the chiefs. first since 2002. tommy kelly, first sack of the season. raiders snap a six-game skid, 15-the final. >> our guys needed...
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why is the city trying to get rid of a recycling center? where where is the director refusing to obey an eviction order? >> the neighborhood council recycling center known as hank has been here more than three decade autos it's been here early 1970s. might be nonconfirming use. >> since 1996, the city rec and parks department has been trying to push harng out. >> this is three quarters of an acre. our goal is to have it see a park appropriate you. >> rec and park wants to turn this into a community garden. hank put if planter asks calls it self an ecology center, some believe the operation is attracting the homeless. >> a lot of people were going into recycling bins to make $1. >> the driker says under state law, neighborhood stores large and small will have to pick up slack or face fines. this resident says it would be a mistake to close the center. >> it's convenient for the neighborhood. i like the idea of being able to recycle it appears time is up. an eviction notice is now in effect. thank supporters rallied today. hoping for a miracl
why is the city trying to get rid of a recycling center? where where is the director refusing to obey an eviction order? >> the neighborhood council recycling center known as hank has been here more than three decade autos it's been here early 1970s. might be nonconfirming use. >> since 1996, the city rec and parks department has been trying to push harng out. >> this is three quarters of an acre. our goal is to have it see a park appropriate you. >> rec and park wants...
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they contacted the police and asked the city council for an ordinance to limit the lights on display. he. >> dan: it's like to see wayne newton performing there. more rain is coming. >> clouds are this can thing. first in the north bay and sweep eastward. mount tam cam looking down to downtown san francisco. you can see the lights of the holiday season, decorating the embarcadero center. its beautiful christmas eve but it's about to get a little messy. here is a look at live doppler 7-hd. we are dry and rain free, but there is moisture offshore especially off the north coast where there is bigger mess. it's all moving in our direction and bring us rainfall and tomorrow evening. we are looking at temperatures in the low readings in the low 50s 45 degrees in napa and fairfield. 48 in half moon bay. you can see it's getting chilly in some spots and get colder overnight. it will be cloudy overnight and rainy and breezy christmas day. showers are like on wednesday and calm her and dry -- calmer and drier weather. north bay valleys, upper 30s in santa rosa and napa. 37 at livermore. low 40s
they contacted the police and asked the city council for an ordinance to limit the lights on display. he. >> dan: it's like to see wayne newton performing there. more rain is coming. >> clouds are this can thing. first in the north bay and sweep eastward. mount tam cam looking down to downtown san francisco. you can see the lights of the holiday season, decorating the embarcadero center. its beautiful christmas eve but it's about to get a little messy. here is a look at live doppler...
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in the hands of the city. the director who will answer to the judge has ability to fire the police chief if that is necessary. the ruling comes on the heels of8cki a 2003 civil rights case settled by the city in exchange for promised reforms that were not fulfilled. a hearing on the issue was scheduled for foam tomorrow but theçx÷]÷ hearing was canced because of the order from the judge. >> san francisco district attorney is reassuring the public a brutal killing two days ago was an isolated incident two. people found bound and gagged on the street sunday night. a 26-year-old died after being shot inside of an suv and dumped on the road. an 18-year-old female was beaten, left next to him to die. she survived. today, four people accused appeared in court. the judge did not allow to us videotape them. they're a 31-year-old, 21-year-old, 24-year-old and 22-year-old. all four pleaded not guilty to a variety of charges including murder. >> we're dumping the streets so whether they're trying to send a message to
in the hands of the city. the director who will answer to the judge has ability to fire the police chief if that is necessary. the ruling comes on the heels of8cki a 2003 civil rights case settled by the city in exchange for promised reforms that were not fulfilled. a hearing on the issue was scheduled for foam tomorrow but theçx÷]÷ hearing was canced because of the order from the judge. >> san francisco district attorney is reassuring the public a brutal killing two days ago was an...